Job ID: SC410137929
Location: Houston, TX
Category: Healthcare
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 10/02/2026
Veterinary Techmician | $19 – $20 per hour | Full-Time | On-Site | Temporary
What Matters Most:
- Competitive pay of $19 – $20 per hour
- Schedule: 40 hours per week with flexible scheduling, including weekend rotations
- Location: Houston, TX 77076
- Temporary opportunity with potential career growth
- Weekly Pay with direct deposit or pay card
- When you work through Team1Medical, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program
Job Description:
Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing quality care to animals in a fast-paced shelter environment. As a Veterinary Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the clinic’s medical program by providing daily animal care, assisting with treatments and procedures, and educating pet owners on responsible pet care. This hands-on role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a passion for animal welfare.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily animal husbandry and clinical care for pets under medical treatment
- Clean, organize, and stock medical work areas and surgical equipment
- Document treatments, diagnostics, and observations in shelter software
- Administer and dispense medications according to veterinary treatment plans
- Obtain and perform diagnostic testing and assist with radiography, treatments, and preventative care
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of 4 months of experience in an animal care or shelter environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and data entry
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced shelter setting with exposure to animal allergens, loud noises, and temperature changes
- Must be able to stand, sit, bend, lift, and stoop for extended periods
- Ability to lift and restrain animals or other objects up to 50 pounds
- Flexible schedule with availability for weekend rotations
- Must wear color-matching scrub uniforms, closed-toe slip-proof shoes, and utilize computer and veterinary medical equipment
Benefits and Perks:
- Pay Rate: $19 – $20 per hour
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Training & Growth Opportunities
Your New Organization:
This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, fast-paced animal shelter environment where your work directly impacts the lives and well-being of animals in need. You’ll join a compassionate team committed to providing high-quality veterinary care and promoting responsible pet ownership in the community.
Your Career Partner:
Team1Medical, a Reserves Network company, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
In the spirit of transparency, we want to share the base pay range for this position is $19.00–$20.00/hr., excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. If you are hired, your base salary will be determined based on factors such as individual skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition, we also believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future & continued salary growth
